Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Howard University Dermatology Residency Program offers a comprehensive training experience at a historic institution dedicated to serving the underserved. The program emphasizes the importance of social context in patient care and prepares residents for a diverse range of dermatological challenges. With a focus on compassionate care, residents benefit from hands-on training at multiple health facilities in Washington D.C., along with robust educational support from experienced faculty.
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Highly Competitive
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Program Details
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Dermatology
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No
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Program Website
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Howard University College of Medicine, 520 W St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20059
Program Director
Ginette A. Okoye, M.D.
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes a robust didactic component that employs trainee-centered active learning methods and a dynamic joint educational program with regional colleagues.
Application
To apply to the Dermatology Residency Program at Howard University, prospective residents should visit the 'How to Apply' section on the program's website. Specific details regarding application deadlines and requirements should be referenced there. Additional materials may also be required; these details can be found under the 'Application Instructions by Program.'
# of Locations
Residents train at four locations: Howard University Hospital, the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center, and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
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Overview
The Howard University Dermatology Residency Program is unique because it is situated at the nation's only teaching hospital on a historically black university campus and is deeply committed to serving the underserved community.
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The typical duration of the dermatology residency program is not explicitly stated in the provided text; however, it generally aligns with standard residency programs in terms of duration.
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